Duavee and Phenelzine

• Generic Name: bazedoxifene / conjugated estrogens
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Duavee

Duavee contains a combination of bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens. Bazedoxifene blocks estrogen from reaching certain cells in the uterine lining, to protect against overgrowth of uterine tissue.

Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Conjugated strogens are a mixture of estrogen hormones.

Duavee is used short-term in women after menopause to treat moderate to severe hot flashes, and to prevent osteoporosis.

Duavee is used in women who have NOT had a hysterectomy (uterus removed).

• Generic Name: phenelzine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Nardil

Phenelzine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain.

Phenelzine is used to treat symptoms of depression that may include feelings of sadness, fear, anxiety, or worry about physical health (hypochondria). This medication is usually given after other anti-depressants have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms. Phenelzine is not for treating severe depression or bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Phenelzine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.